Category Archives: Costco

Costco sells more wine in the USA than any other retailer. It’s not in the same league in the UK, but it does now get a share of my wine buying budget. On our latest shopping trip I wanted to stock up on Raven’s Wood Californian Zinfandel because it’s a reliable hit with gusts, but… Read More »

Costco is the largest wine retailer in the USA. That’s a bit weird, but as America has such bizarre laws about shipping and selling wine, it’s perhaps not surprising. Wine wholesale and distribution practices in the US are not a cartel or a racket, no siree bob, absolutely not, no organised activity there at all. Just… Read More »

I found myself with hours to spare at the airport so settled myself into the lounge amongst assorted business types who were getting quietly toasted. One thing I have learned is that getting drunk on, or before, a transatlantic flight is a very bad idea – dehydration, disorientation and jet lag are all made much… Read More »